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TimC

Thu Jan 16 2025, 10:14am

Member No: #38186

Joined: Nov 20 2014
Location: Essex

2009 C4 Picasso diesel manual.
So I changed the battery and now it seems to be necessary to put the clutch in when trying to start the car otherwise nothing happens other than a fan like noise.

It's my daughter's car so I don't have too much access to it but I think it's related to the handbrake being on as I think when it's not then starting is normal.
I stress the word "think" as I've not been able to do any thorough tests to confirm this theory.

Prior to the battery change it was just key in , turn it and engine starts fine.
I found changing the battery a chore and disconnected a few things but I'm sure everything went back as it should.

neilp

Fri Jan 17 2025, 03:51pm

Member No: #3384

Joined: Apr 21 2008
Location: Bulwell, Nottingham

I'm fairly sure depressing the clutch pedal is normal to start the car. Certainly was on my 2005 C4 so I can't imagine it's any different for a Picasso.


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